Hi all,

I removed my I/C and the little tube that holds the restrictor the other day and found a little amount of oil / lube in this area.

Do I have to be concerned or is a little normal ?

The I/C had a little on the piece that slides into the rubber coupling that attaches it to the manifold and the restrictor tube contained a little as well, which looked like oil to me.

What cuases this and is it a big deal ?

Cheers,
Ray

 

I've got this as well. Would also be pleased to know...

 

Hi Ray

The crankcase vapours vent into this pipe and its normal to find some oil residue in the pipe and in the intercooler.

 

Thanks Pete your a star....I can sleep better now

With all the worries with these STI-7's I rarely drive now without concern even though I have numerous deltadash logs with everything in the clear....such is life I guess......hopefully after the new oil pump and remmap for my climate and 98 RON I will drive me car a little harder. Rarely do I see over 6,500 rpms now even though I have the Jap spec that is good for 8,000 rpms becuase I am so worried...with the current map anything over 6,500 - 7,000 rpms seems like a waste anyway....runs out of steam...


Thanks again,
Ray